Course Introduction:
If you are looking for a perfect career in wedding
planning, this programme is ideal for you. The
course covers all aspects of wedding industry
from history to the latest trends and secrets of
the trades.
The course takes you step by step through a
wedding day, covering topics like; wedding styles,
different cultures- their influences and customs,
dealing with suppliers, choosing a florist, choosing a
design and theme and much more.
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Course BenefitsCourse BenefitsB O LC
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Accredited Course
Full Tutor Support
Delivered through distance learning
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students any where in the world
Interest Free Fee Instalments
Course Duration: 1 Year (Flexible)
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for
this course.
Course Accreditation:
Diploma in Wedding Planning
(Level 4)
Awarding Body: NCFE
Fee Schedule:
Total Fee: £560 (Including Admission Fee)
Admission Fee: £104
12 Monthly Instalments: £38 / Month
There is £100 discount if fee is paid in full.
Discounted fee: £460
UNIT 1
Introduction to Wedding Planning
The concept of Marriage
Wedding Traditions
Sake-Sharing Ceremony
Honouring the Parents
The Role and Scope of Wedding
Consultancy
Skills Required for a Wedding Planner
UNIT 1 UNIT 2
Types of Wedding Ceremonies
Religious
Traditional/Formal
Double Wedding
Destination Wedding
Themed Wedding
Important Things to Consider when
Planning & Destination Wedding
UNIT 2 UNIT 3
Wedding Vision
First Meeting with the Client and
Establishing Wedding Vision
Getting the Details you Need
Planning the Ceremony
What to Offer your Clients
UNIT 3 UNIT 4
Wedding Timelines
Introduction
Common Wedding Vendors in
Timeline Order
Confirmation and details
Wrap-up and evaluation
Sample Wedding Reception Timelines
UNIT 4
UNIT 5
Wedding Budgets
Wedding Budget
Point to Remember
UNIT 5 UNIT 6
Site Layout
The Venue
Venue Layout
Consultant Checklist and Reminders
for Rentals and Site Layout.
UNIT 6 UNIT 7
Wedding Attire
The Tradition of the Bridal Grown
Wedding Attire and the Bridal Party
Choosing the Wedding Grown
Wardrobe mal functions
UNIT 7
UNIT 8
Food And Beverage
Food and Beverage Trends
Types of Service
Styles of Catering
Beverages
The History of the Wedding Cake
Choosing the Decorations
UNIT 8 UNIT 9
Photography
The Movement from Film to Digital
Photography
Selecting the Right Photographer
Viewing the Photographers Portfolio
Styles of Photography
Album Design and Trends in
Photography
UNIT 9 UNIT 10
Floral Decor
The Tradition of the Bridal Bouquet
Choosing the Wedding Flowers
Choosing a Theme and Style
Floral Decor Categories
Centrepieces and other Decorative
Elements
Installation and Removal
UNIT 10 UNIT 11
Music
Ceremony Music
Reception Music and Entertainment
Consultant Checklist and Reminders
for Music and Entertainment Options
UNIT 11
UNIT 12
Stationery
Station Elements and Etiquette
Save-the-Date Notice
Parts of the Invitation
Printing Styles
Invitation Paper
Wording
UNIT 12 UNIT 13
Transport
Transportation
Choosing the Wedding Vehicles
Other Considerations
Transportation to the Ceremony
Transportation from the ceremony to
the reception
UNIT 13 UNIT 14
Wedding Day Details
Bridal Preparations
Wedding Hair Styles
Wedding Makeup
Timing
Day-of Details for the Consultant
Risk Assessment
Security Analysis
UNIT 14
UNIT 15
Post Wedding Evaluation
Why Evaluate?
When Evaluate?
What to Evaluate?
Three Types of Questionnaire Items
Formatting the Questionnaire
Vendor Feedback
The Wedding Summary
UNIT 15 UNIT 16
Starting Wedding Planning
Business
Writing your Business Plan
The Corporate Structure of Your
Business
Marketing Tool Development
Marketing Appeals
The Four Secrets of Selling to Brides
UNIT 16
How is the course delivered?
How will I study?
What is so special about this course?
What support do students get?
Guided learning hours for the course are 200 to 250.
The course is flexible you can work according to your
own schedule. The course is assignment based after
each course unit you will complete an assignment
which you will submit to your tutor for marking. The
tutor will mark the assignment and will upload
feedback on the portal within 10 working days of the
assignment being submitted. On successful
completion of the unit you will move on to the next
unit and this you will complete your course. There is
no formal exam to take at the end.
When you enrol on this course you are assigned a
personal expert tutor, to guide and encourage you
throughout your studies with the College. Your
tutor will be available throughout your course to
give you help with specific issues, and difficult topics.
Relevant practical exercises and projects are
introduced throughout the course aimed at applying
the theory and skills learnt.
This is a unique course. We start from the very basics
and give you all the essential knowledge required for
working in the field successfully.
Learning Material
All the core learning material will be provided to you
from the college. You don't have to buy any text
books. However we encourage our students to
conduct their own further reading.
Additional Supporting Material
Additional support material and useful links are
available on the LMS (Learning Management
System) for further reading.
Tutor Support
When you enroll on any of our courses you are
assigned a personal tutor to support you with your
studies. You complete all this work under the
supervision and guidance of your tutor who
provides you feedback on your assignments and
course work on regular basis throughout your
course.
Online Discussion Forum
Our online forums enable you to share ideas with
other students and support each other throughout
your studies. Tutor's regularly review the forums and
reply to student's questions or concerns.
Yes, the course is accredited at level 4 from NCFE.
NCFE is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by
the qualification regulators (‘regulators’) for England,
Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the
Office of Qualifications and Examinations
Regulation (Ofqual ) in England, the Welsh
Government and the Council for the Curriculum,
Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern
Ireland.
The course can be taken from anywhere around the
world. As long as you able to study the course that is
written in and delivered via the medium of English, it
does not matter where you live. Further the course
does not include any activities requiring all the
students to log in and interact in real time, so time
zone differences does not matter either.
Is the course accredited?
How much does it cost?
Payment Methods
Can I pay my fees in instalments?
The full course fee is £560
There are two Options available for you.
Option 1
When paying full fee in advance you will get £100 fee
discount and will pay £460 for the complete course.
Option:2
When paying in instalments you will pay £560 for the
complete course. This fee will be paid according the
following schedule:
At the time of admission £104. Then 12 instalments
of £38 each.
The fee covers complete cost of your course
which includes: the cost of registration, course
study material, tutor support and certification
fee.
We at BOLC offer you the variety of payment
methods to make the payment process easily
manageable. You can choose any of the following
methods to pay your fee:
C Credit or Debit Card
C PayPal
C Bank Transfer
C Western Union
Yes, you can pay your fee in up to 12 interest free
monthly instalments. However there is special fee
discount available for those paying in full at the time
of admission.
Your Learning Experience - FAQs
Career opportunities
Most wedding planners are self-employed but
there are opportunities to work for larger
wedding planning consultancies. You may work
as an administrator or assistant in an event
management company. Starting off as a wedding
co-ordinator in a venue such as a hotel can be a
great start to a career as an independent
wedding planner.
How to Apply?
Online:
You can enroll online by completing the
Apply Online form on www.bolc.co.uk
OR
Email:
You can contact us on [email protected]
and we will send you all the course information
along with the application form which you can fill
in and return to us on the same email. After
processing your application form we will send
you an invoice for the payment of your fee along
with guidance on making payment.
CONTACT US
BRENTWOOD OPEN LEARNING COLLEGE3 Oswin Road,
Brailsford Industraial EstateBraunstone
Leicester, LE3 1HR, United KingdomTel: +44 292 0026 229
Web: www.bolc.co.uk Email: [email protected]